Would like best advice on what metal detector to buy under $300.00

[sccpdc]

I am wanting to buy a metal detector for $300.00 or less but I like everyone els want the most bang for the buck.
i intend to use it on the beach and in the shallows. thanks in advance for your advice

 

[Elton]

www.backwoodsdetectorsales.com

 

[sqwaby]

I used a ace 250 on the Texas coast for a couple years, with good results(low mineralization here). You need to runs the sens low or it will get chatty. These days I use a Vaquero though, runs much better with the manual GB, I even submerge the coil a couple inches sometimes. You might find a used one in your budget. If you want to go much deeper(water depth) than a couple inches and I'd look for a water machine.. If your beaches are not highly mineralized you might consider a silver Umax also. You can get a 10x12 or a 3x18 coil for the umax if you want to cover lots of beach.

 

[sccpdc]

Thanks for the tip I'll contact them.

 

[sccpdc]

Thanks I checked them out and I think I will go with it. found a deal for 297.00

Garrett is offering the ACE 250 Deluxe Sports Pack. In addition to the ACE 250, you get 5 Items:

 

[John-Edmonton]

That's easy....the ACE 250

 

[sccpdc]

Ordered 1 today we will see lol

 

[JOHNMARKHAM]

Ace 250 by Garrett

 

[sccpdc]

Cool be u were excited, I hope I'm that lucky.

 

[sccpdc]

Just got my 250 today with the following


Pro Treasure Gloves ($39.95 Value)
Pro Series Unbreakable Composite Trowel ($14.95 Value)
Garrett Ace 250 DVD Instruction Video ($9.95 Value)
Treasure Magazine Collectors Back Issue ($4.95 Value)
Pro Treasure Mesh Beach Bag for Accessories ($19.95 Value)
Added Bonus ($167.80 Value):
Garrett TreasureSound Headphones ($19.95 Value)
Garrett Ace Carry Bag ($14.95 Value)
Book: How To Find Lost Treasure ($3.95 Value)
Weather resistant environmental cover the Garrett Ace Series ($14.95 Value)
Garrett Ace 9"x12" Searchcoil for Ace 150 & 250 ($84.95 Value)

All for $297.40

from Metaldetecto.com

Just for the newbies like me looking for a deal
good luck

 

[wayne_etc]

Wow, for beach hunting...

I always go USED for detectors. So for that price and for the beach maybe an older Fisher CZ or a Minelab Sovereign? Both would do you good in the wet and dry sand.

Check the classified forums here at finds.


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[Old Katz]

Ace 250 hands down. You can still buy it for $212 and have enough money left over to buy
Garretts Pro-pointer. I finally broke down and bought the Pro-pointer and am in Katz heaven.
You'll find every target with it. No wondering "Where the heck is it"

The Ace 250 is very under-priced but don't let the cheap price fool you. Garrett made a wise business
move by providing a good inexpensive detector and has raked in a good share of the market. The Ace is a
$300 - $400 dollar machine in my opinion.
Katz

 

[silversmith]

Wow, you got all that stuff for $297 How about a new Mercedes Van? You should have held off one to be offered. I donno about the 250, but it sounds like you bought a bunch of accessories and a mediocre? detector. Good luck.